A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Two-Disc Special Edition
Specs:
2 Hrs. 25 Mins.
Color
Anamorphic Widescreen Format (Aspect Ratio 1.85:1)
English and French Doly Digital 5.1, English DTS 5.1, English
Dolby Surround 2.0
English Captioned, Spanish and French Subtitled
Dual Layer
Steven Spielberg propels you into a future of astounding technology and adventure beyond the human imagination in this extraordinary film. David is 11 years old. He weighs 60 pounds. He is 4 feet, 6 inches tall. He has brown hair. His love is real. But he is not. Starring Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law in a film that Spielberg took over the reins from Stanley Kubrick. Nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Original Score
PICTURE
The film's transfer to DVD is astoundingly crisp. Spielberg and Kaminski use a great variation of color and intense lighting. The lighting, like all Spielberg films, is outstanding and beautiful.
AUDIO
Complete with three different audio selections, the sound of A.I. is nothing short of a great audio mix. With a variation of uses between the front and surround speakers, the film, and John Williams' music, sounds terrific.
SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC 1
Creating A.I. (12:06)
Steven Spielberg discusses his relationship with Stanley Kubrick and how he got involved with A.I. Included are behind-the-scenes clips, storyboards, and interviews with producers Bonnie Curtis and Kathleen Kennedy.
DISC 2
Acting A.I.
A Portrait of David (9:05)
Interviews with Steven Spielberg, Haley Joel Osment, and Jude Law, including behind-the-scenes footage from the set, and Haley Joel Osment's experience playing David.
A Portrait of Gigolo Joe (6:00)
Behind-the-scenes footage, with Steven Spielberg and Jude Law discussing the character of Gigolo Joe.
Designing A.I.
A.I.: From Drawings to Sets (7:25)
Chris Baker (Concept Illustrator) tells us how he got attached to the project and his involvement with Stanley Kubrick. Production Designer Rick Carter gives details on the set design, from concept sketches to the actual sets.
Dressing A.I. (5:29)
Costume Designer Bob Ringwood shares his thoughts on the clothes and ideas for wardrobe to help create a "Futuristic Las Vegas."
Lighting A.I. (4:22)
Janusz Kaminski discusses the different acts of lighting the film and how the story dictates its own look. Kaminski's thoughts on lights and smoke are, "If the story allows for it, you do it."
Special Effects (7:45)
In an interview with Special Effects Supervisor Michael Lantieri, he speaks of working with Steven Spielberg, the types of special effects they wanted, and making the effects work.
Robots of A.I. (13:42)
Steven Spielberg talks about the Mechas and their purpose in the film. Stan Winston and J. Alan Scott give details on the robot design, special robotic effects, how they were created, and how different robots were used.
Special Visual Effects and Animation: ILM
An Overview (5:10)
Dennis Muren, Visual Effects Supervisor of ILM gives the audience a look at his interaction with Stanely Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, and an outline of ILM's involvement.
The Robots (3:23)
Interview with Scott Farrar, Visual Effects Supervisor.
The Miniatures (4:16)
Interview with David Nakabayashi, Visual Effects Art Director.
The NYC Sequence: Shot Progression (2:41)
Interview with Doug Smythe, Associate Visual Effects Supervisor, ILM.
Animating A.I. (8:06)
Interview with Hal Hickel, Animation Supervisor.
The Sound and Music of A.I.
Sound Design (6:45)
Interview with Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom.
The Music (5:49)
Interview with Composer John Williams.
Closing: Steven Spielberg: Our Responsibility to Artificial Intelligence (2:26)
Conversation with Steven Spielberg about his feelings on artificial intelligence.
Archives
Trailers
Storyboards
Chris Bakers Portfolio
Production Design Portfolio
ILM Portfolio
Portrait Gallery Photographs by David James
Steven Spielberg Behind-the-Scenes Photographs by David James
Cast
Fillmakers
Production Notes
3 ½ / 4 Stars
Review by 'The Urby Show'
